Medicine is
the science and art of preventing and alleviating or curing disease.
Dance medicine and science is the application of that realm to the

specific life and body of the dancer. As a discipline it investigates
the causes of dance injuries, promotes their care, prevention and safe
post-rehabilitation return to dance, and explores the how of dance
movement. Some specific concerns include the biomechanical,
physiological, and neuromotor aspects of dance, nutrition, psychological
issues,

and the body therapies and somatics area.

- Harkness Center (NY,NY)

As a former
professional dancer, Heather Brummett and her team can relate to the high physical demands
of dance and appreciate the
particular needs of the dancer.

Dancers, gymnasts and ice skaters tend to have a high risk for injury due to the various postures and pressure
on the body that is required during rehearsal and performance. Common
injuries are due to overuse, muscle imbalances, lack of appropriate flexibility
and strength, and/or joint instabilities. We test muscle strength and
flexibility, evaluate joint and body alignment, and overall assess dance technique
and range of motion for the dancers specific requirements. Its also our
commitment to educate the dancer patient on how to better position their body
to aid in prevention and management of injuries.

Balanced Physical Therapy is dedicated to helping dancers, gymnasts and ice skaters understand their
bodies and movement patterns so they can make optimal use of their skill as a performer.Whether you are recovering from
an injury and need rehab or are trying to enhance your current performance, we
are here to help you kick, leap, jump,
turn, and overall dance stronger and with more intention!

DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM

Dr. Heather Brummett has been working with dancers in dance
medicine since 2001.She has a unique
style in her training sessions with the ability to fine-tune movements to best
meet the goals of the dancer.Often
times she works with advanced dancers that may continue to have a click or pain or
have difficulty sustaining their level of performance, due to a recurrent
injury or dysfunction.

With a background in training as a professional dancer in Los Angeles, Heather understands the demands of the dancer. While in LA, at the end of a 14
hour day of classes, she injured her ankle which sparked
her interest in dance medicine.

Since 2001, she has been sharing the knowledge she has
learned along the way to help other dancers, dance studio owners, dance
instructors (as well as parents) best train their dancers.

Dance Medicine Sessions:

Solo Sessions

What to expect: You will have a comprehensive evaluation of
your strength, flexibility, balance and coordination of specific dance
movements.Your alignment and posture
will be assessed in both various dance positions and normal standing
posture.These findings, along with your
goals, will determine your plan.Typically 6-10 private sessions within 2 months can be expected.After the initial solo sessions, then you are
able to attend group classes, specifically for dancers and/or intelligent
movement classes (which are scheduled throughout the week) if needed.Often times, dancers like to attend at least
1x/week to keep up their skills and body awareness/training.

Dance Screens/Physicals

A dance screen or physical is quick and easy! Come in and see how "ready" your body is for dance and what you will need to work on to keep your muscles and joints balanced for your best performances throughout the year. All levels of experience will benefit!

What to expect: You will go through a quick medical history questionnaire and answer a few specific questions about your dance, cheer leading or gymnastics. After that, a dance medicine specialist will watch you complete specific movements (research tested and used with many professional companies) and assess your strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, pointe and other measures as needed.

You will then be given specific exercises to work on to help you improve your performance. In addition, there are specific Pilates for Dancers classes given throughout the week.

When: By appointment onlyCost: $85 for 45min assessment and program Dress: Ready to move. Exercise clothing that is most appropriate to see your body, lines and movement.

Please contact us to set up your appointment, 623.249.3216 or email us .

Group Sessions

Duets, Trios or Quartets

What to expect: One initial solo session from each attendee
is required in order to perform specific tests individually.This will be needed to fine-tune your group
session as much as possible for your specific goals.Although in the sessions there will be 2, 3
or 4 dancers, your instructor will taper the exercises and add specific cues in
order to work on the findings from your first evaluation session and meet your
goals.At any time you may also schedule
solo sessions.

Please contact us if you have a group and need a specific
time.Heather will make it as practical
as possible for you to reach your goals!!

(It works best if you get a group of dancers together that
work well together)

Pilates For Dancers

Fridays 3:30-4:30pm

(Please call for details. 2 programs thru/o the year. Starts Fall 2014 and New Year 2015)Train like the professional dancers do.Learn specific Pilates exercises that give
you the upper edge as a dancer! This
class is designed for you to enhance your skills in class and in
competition. We utilize the Pilates reformers, chairs and other props
to engage the proper movement patterns. Core principles and efficient
movement patterns are
learned and challenged. You will move and perform differently with
increased strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and overall
power. Your "center" will be enhanced and they will have better control
of their body. Bottom line: You will be better at what you do! You
will move efficiently and effortlessly meeting the demands and "lines"
of your sport!

Group In-services at Your Studio

Book a session with Dr. Heather Brummett.She has sessions planned for an hour( ) or a
few throughout the day.Choose what
sessions you are interested in booking (see below) and she can structure the
session to meet your specific goals for the session.The sessions can be focused for dancers,
dance instructors, or parents.They can
be taught separately or all together.

Group Events, Conventions, Conferences

Book a block of time(s) with Dr. Heather Brummett for your
dance event.Simply choose the topics of
interest to share with your attendees.The sessions can be geared towards various age groups of dancers, studio
owners, dance instructors and parents.Please email us if you need Heather to assist you in deciding what
sessions would work best for your event.

She can also be available for your event at other times for
dancers and parents Q&A on specific dance injuries, etc.

Dance Medicine Specific Sessions:

Anatomy of the Dancer (1 to 1.5 hours)

Learn specific anatomy of the spine, hip, knee, neck and
shoulder joints.Find out what the
clicks, pops, cracks, clunks and pain are all about. Find out how to keep the
joint integrity to eliminate these annoying noises and pain!They should NOT be happening consistently,
regardless of pain.

Your CORE, your CENTER " What Exactly is IT? (1 to 1.5
hours)

Learn what your CORE is!Learn the muscles of the core and how to train them properly.There are more muscles than you think!Learn specific ways to connect to your core
to fine-tune your current core exercises that you are completing to maximize
your results.Are they good for
you?Are you doing them correctly? These questions will be addressed.

Instead of needing 100 crunches to maybe feel your abs,
feel them in the FIRST REP!Not only
will you be stronger and have more control, but you will have increased
abdominal muscle tone, shrink your waist and look amazing!

Intelligent Movement Training (1-1.5 hours)

Put the Dancer Anatomy in Motion! Learn more specific
exercises and stretches to help you improve technique with dance warm-ups and with cross training workouts.

Posture Session (1 hour)

Learn not only to have better posture, but have a posture
that works for you! Slim your waist, prevent that hump from forming,
eliminate/reduce neck and back pain.

Pilates for Dancers (1 to 1.5 hours)

Train like the professional dancers.Learn specific Pilates exercises that give
you the upper edge as a dancer!

Q&A time:With
all booked time with Heather, she will add on a complimentary 15-30 min Q&A
session to answer questions about Dance Medicine.Often times dancers will have a specific
question about a certain pain or limitation or wonder why they are kicking
higher or have the best turn-out, etc.Heather LOVES this!She loves
helping others to gain more body awareness and learn more about themselves to
continue to grow as a dancer!

With all sessions, Heather will provide handouts.This way everyone can listen and learn and
then have the hand-outs as a reference later.

WORKSHOPS AT THE CLINIC

The Comprehensive Workshop for the Dancer

TBA

8:30-11:30am 11-13 year olds

12:30-3:30pm 14-18 year olds

This 2-day workshop is designed specifically for dancers to maximize their performance and take their skills to

the next level. Each student will be given hands-on attention and will have tools to take with them to

start using right away! Each will learn the dancer pearls that professional dancers are doing to maximize their performance and achieve their professional goals. If you are serious about being a dancer, then this 2-day workshop is for you! Learn from the leaders in the Valley!

**It is important to note: This workshop is NOT intended to teach you how to dance. Your instructors at your studio are your dance teachers. The intention of this workshop is to give you tools to use to further enhance your skills as a dancer. We will providing handouts for you to keep for your reference.

Hope to see you there!

Please call or contact us with any questions or if you are having any difficulties in signing up for the workshop. Thank you.

"Being a Professional Ballet Dancer my body is my instrument, so
when I get injured I want the best care and the best fit for my recovery
process. When I found Balanced Physical Therapy, Pilates
& Wellness Center and met Heather and discussed her Dance Medicine
approach to my injury, I knew I had found the best fit.

Heather's
attention to picking up the smallest in-balances in my body, and her
ability to clearly explain to me how the bones and muscles attached in
the body completely changed the way I think of my body and made me a
better Ballet Dancer.

Having fully healed from injury and stronger then before, I can say that I'm grateful for all that Heather taught me.

I
highly recommend Balanced Physical Therapy, Pilates & Wellness
Center to anyone in need of care, they are a wonderful team of amazing
and supportive people."

Alanna Christina, Professional ballet Dancer

"As a
dancer, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to have Heather as my physical
therapist. Her knowledge of dance and Pilates has really helped me to find my
strength and correct my body placement, two very important aspects of dance. It
is something I truly feel all dancers should really be a part of. In a
short amount of time I have already learned so much and I know it will stay
with me for a long time."

Maria Burrola, Dancer/Choreographer

"Whether its recovering from an injury or just wanting to
improve their overall flexibility and strength, Heather has helped many of my
dancers achieve their peak performance. Her experience as a dancer and
her education as a Physical Therapist is what makes her unique."

Susan Allen, Teacher/Choreographer

"Working with Heather has greatly helped to improve my dance
skills. With Pilates, she has been able to teach me how to position my body and
prevent serious injuries.Heather also
helped me learn how to take care of an already bad back injury in order not to
make it worse. Heathers teachings have helped me be able to become the dancer
I am today. "